1085673 | GERMAN STATES. Bamberg. Franz von Hatzfeld. (Prince-Bishop of Würzburg, 1631-1642 and Prince-Bishop of Bamberg, 1633-1642). 1638 Johann Christoph Lauer (mintmaster) AV Ducat. PCGS MS64. Nürnberg mint. 3.40gm. FRANCISC9 D G EPS BAM E W FR O DVX. Crowned quartered shield of arms of the bishopric of Bamberg/Würzburg with the family crest as inescutcheon, the year 16-38 divided by a sword hilt above / CLYPEVS OMNIB9 IN TE SPERANTI (*). Madonna with Child and scepter enthroned on clouds. KM 32; Fr.-164 (Bamberg); Helmschrott 258 (For type, date is incorrectly listed under 257), Erlanger 1974 (Bamberg); Krug 252 (Bamberg).

Purchased from J. Schulman on June 14, 1937.


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